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Johannesburg - Former president Nelson Mandela's
teachings of reconciliation should be practised, especially during national
elections next year, UDM leader Bantu Holomisa said on Monday.

"As we start this journey of electioneering for the
2014 elections, I want us to remember Madiba’s teachings of reconciliation and
tolerance," he told United Democratic Movement (UDM) members during
Reconciliation Day celebrations in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, according to a copy
of his speech.

"Of course there will be much competition, not only
between political parties, but within our party as well. This is the nature of
democracy, and healthy competition is good."

He said the UDM's vision fell within Mandela's philosophy
and teachings.

The party would soon start drafting election candidates'
list, he said.

"The UDM has a responsibility to the people who vote
for us... to put the best people in the right jobs.

"Certain people are best experienced, equipped and
qualified for particular jobs and we must consider this when we talk party
lists."

Holomisa thanked the people of Mthatha who helped during
Mandela's mourning period and funeral in Qunu on Sunday.

The Eastern Cape had produced many excellent thinkers and
giants of the struggle, he said.

"The Transkei unbanned the liberation movements at a
critical point in time and we played a role in making the current South Africa
possible. We are, and should be, proud of that history," Holomisa said.

Mandela died at his home in Houghton, Johannesburg, aged
95, on 5 December.

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